Burnt-out Oklahoma woman's TV interview sets internet on fire

The plight of more than 100 people left without electricity after a fire in an Oklahoma apartment block has been overshadowed somewhat by the colourful reaction of one resident, whose amusing recollection of the incident has gone viral.

The blaze destroyed the transformer that feeds the Casa Linda apartment complex in Tulsa, Oklahoma, forcing residents to hurriedly evacuate yesterday, with many able to hear the pop and crackle of the circuits frying.

But as NewsOn6 reported, the hardy locals remained in good spirits, no doubt thankful that no one was hurt.

Some even made light of the situation, most notably one Michelle Dobyne, who gave the news crew an interview that instantly became an internet favourite thanks to her over-the-top style.

"Aw, man, the building is on fire," Ms Dobyne said, explaining that she was cooking breakfast for her daughter when the alarm was raised.

"I said ‘no, what?’ I got my three kids and we bounced out. Nuh-uh, we ain't gon be in no fire. Not today."

Ms Dobyne's all-time interview has since been viewed more than 20 million times online, and is set to rival the media performance of another burnt-out resident, Sweet Brown.